Ureta Tsumi (A Ripened Sin)
Chapter Nineteen: Rikku is...
By: NurikoLuver (Trudy Haley)
Author's Notes: Mwhahaha! And so we almost find out something, but I stop. Sorry for the hasty ending, but I couldn't help it, folks. LARP was great! I got a lot of inspiration from there.
BTW, if anyone thinks they have an idea of what's coming next, post a comment. I really want to see if I gave away too much in this chapter (which I'm pretty sure I did. x_x)
Next chapter, I'll have a surprise. :-p
"So you say he's defective..." Seymour didn't sound pleased. Cameo didn't like that. Cameo paced, listening to his master's voice as it sounded in his ear.
"I have no fault. You know he has strong emotions for..." Cameo paused. Best not to say it.
"You have all fault."
"I will take any punishment. Just let me take Nyx away from all of this...if he- if he regains his memories..."
"Insanity, I suppose? He'd probably drown himself in his own self- accusation. Should prove interesting."
"Let me take him away!" Cameo protested.
"It is YOUR fault Nyx is defective. Perhaps watching your defective creature re-awaken is a much more suitable punishment than anything *I* could have given you. If you so much as pursue Nyx, I will make sure that the both of you are killed. That is all."
Before Cameo could get in a word edgewise, the connection was lost. He quickly tapped into Nyx's frequency.
"Nyx!"
"Yes, sir?"
"I have a new mission for you..."
"Are you sure?" Lulu paced around Auron's bed apprehensively.
"It was DEFINITELY Rikku's hair clip. It's unique- I've never seen one like it before," Auron confirmed.
"Should I tell Kimahri?"
"Go ahead. Just not now." Auron groaned.
"I guess Auron's not as strong as he looks."
"Shut...up..." Auron didn't mean it offensively, but Lulu's pointing out the obvious did annoy him...quite a bit.
"Don't worry. The rest of us can take of this guy." Lulu attempted to offer reassurance.
"No, it's not that. It's just...."
"Look, we'll capture him. That way we can find out what he knows about Rikku."
Auron said nothing.
"I'd better go. You're lucky. In Kilika there's a healer that will patch you up quickly," Lulu said as she made her exit.
Auron sighed. Was Rikku...already dead? He just wanted to know that. If Seymour had killed her- he would make sure that he had his revenge. It worried him. He didn't WANT her to die even if it meant her strong will would bind her unsent soul to Spira. It was simply that...well, he just couldn't imagine her dead. Even if she were still there...
Which brought him back to his thoughts about telling her...telling her HE was an unsent.
Yevon, he didn't want to think about that right now, but here he was, thinking about it anyways.
He tried to sit up, but instead, found himself in intense pain. No use trying. There were no healers. He'd be stuck here for awhile. Defenseless. Not that it mattered either way. Even if someone "killed" him, perse, he really wouldn't TRUELY die. After all, he was already dead.
But still. He didn't like being alone, although he frequently played the part. Even now, agitated at Lulu's blunt truthfulness, he wished she was here.
But most of all, he wished Rikku was there with him.
Strange headaches began to plague Nyx only a few minutes after Cameo informed him about the change of plan. It was unlike anything he had ever felt before. Intense. He frequently had migranes, particularly when Cameo and Seymour rescued him from the life he could not remember, but this...this was worse than anything. It felt almost as if he had repitiously stabbed himself in the head with his daggers. But it wouldn't fade, and even with sleep, he was certain he'd still feel it. So no use lying about- Nyx got to work.
The entire village would burn- he had only a few hours to plan everything. Only a few hours before all evidence that a Besaid Village ever existed.
Nyx forced a smug grin. Boy, would this be fun. Maybe it'd help him get his mind off of other things. He reached into his pocket and pulled out the hair clip he had dropped the day before. Where was this from? Why did it seem so familiar?
But the more he thought about it, the worse he felt. He gave up thinking about it. Nyx had a strong will, but his headaches were stronger.
But for now, he'd simply spy. See what the townspeople thought. They obviously had already been alerted that a Hypello had been hanging around the village. It'd probably be best for him to change into a ratree. For now, atleast.
He slipped out of his clothes, taking careful care to hide his clothing in the foilage. If it were found, well...Nyx shrugged at the thought. Ordinarily he wouldn't have cared, but...he wanted to make sure he still had that clip. He'd have to ask Cameo about it as soon as he got to Bevelle. Maybe- maybe that would stop the pain he felt.
After hiding his clothes, he changed into a Ratree. Those mouse-like creatures were so common nowadays there was nearly no chance of him being found out- unless someone noticed his earring. Soon afterwards, he scuttered the journey to the village which was so long for his short ratree legs.
Cameo lay on his bed, contemplating the last few words he told Nyx. Was that really the best for him? To burn the city immediately? He wanted the best for Nyx, but if he was recovering his memory, was this really the best for him?
Cameo shook his head reflexively. This was no time to be emersed in his own self-morality. He had to realize that Nyx's life was important. That all that was being done was being done for the sake of all humanity. Seymour would become Sin, and then save them all from the painful life they lived.
But wait. What was the point?
What exactly was the point? They were all going to die anyways! Why didn' t he just save Nyx? Either way, he'd die eventually...
But it was Seymour's promises that kept him bound to his master. It was the fact he had saved his life. It was so many other things that once seemed so important to him.
But now, Cameo was beginning to doubt everything he used to beleive in- including Seymour's aspirations. For a brief second, he considered mutiny, but in that brief second, the door crashed open and Kinoc marched in. Wow- did he look pissed. He must have found out.
"Why wasn't I informed?" Kinoc sounded just as displeased as Seymour was a few minutes ago. "I thought we had a compromise. I'm one to keep my word."
"A compromise? We kept her alive, didn't we?" Cameo had no idea why he was arguring with Kinoc. Until he barraged in he was beginning to agree with him.
"But you changed her!"
"Those changes were essential to keeping her alive. If she hadn't had the appropriate transfusions, she would have certainly died."
"There had to be another way."
"Well, there WAS another way. Maester Seymour just likes to play games, you know. Besides, there was nothing in the compromise that said what and what we couldn't do with her, was there? They simply wanted to make sure that she was kept alive. And that was the duty we fufilled."
"What are you going to do with her, then? After all of this?"
"I plan on keeping her...if Maestar Seymour allows it."
"You think he'll let her live?! Really Cameo, you are a fool to follow Seymour."
That was it. Cameo had to control himself, to stop himself from swinging his fist in rage against the old man. With the rest of his self control, he stomped outside of the quarters- his own PERSONAL PRIVATE quarters, and took a walk. That's what he needed. Just some time to think.
Nyx scurried along the floor of the Crusader's Lounge. This was where Auron had to be. He'd just have to wait- something he not only hated, but also wasn't good at. Hell, no telling how long he'd have to wait before someone came in and mentioned the clip. Heck, maybe it wasn't mentioned at all. But he'd try. He'd TRY and wait. If anything held a clue to his past, it was Auron. Auron had to know something. Something about that clip.
It was Nyx's lucky day. That hyper guardian, Tidus, came skipping in like a schoolgirl. Good. Nyx whisked his tail along the floor in anticipation.
"There's a rumor going around," Tidus announced, "...that this guy, this Hypello guy's got Rikku's hair clip."
Rikku? Who was...who was this Rikku? He had never been informed of a Rikku. He launched a message through his mind to Cameo's frequency.
"Yes?" Cameo sounded irritated.
"This is Nyx. Do you happen to know anything about a 'Rikku'?" The headaches seemed to burn in a wild fury, but he ignored them. To hell with them. To hell with everyone. Someone wasn't telling him everything.
"R...rikku?" Cameo suddenly coughed.
"Yes, RIKKU."
"Where did you hear that name?"
"Who CARES where I heard that name. Now tell me who she is, damnit!"
"Rikku...is another guardian."
"Now...why wasn't I sent to kill her?" Nyx was growing impatient.
"Because...uh..."
"Because what? Because, Cameo, personally," Nyx's voice filled with sarcasm. "...I'm just a little bit curious about how I managed to get a hold of Rikku's hair clip, when I can't even remember who she is."
"Wh...what?!"
"Tell me the truth. Now. Or else I'll mutiny. I'll get the hell out of here, and you'll never hear from me again. After all, that won't be too hard. After all, I *AM* a shape-shifter."
Cameo was silent.
"Seymour won't be pleased with you when he finds out that I leaked the little information I've been entrusted with to the guardians and suddenly disapear. Don't doubt me either. You know it's in my blood- I'm a natural- born killer." Nyx smiled. He had Cameo by the balls now.
"Okay...okay, okay, okay, okay." Nyx was surprised- Cameo saying words repitiously? Was this some form of comfort? What could he be telling him about this girl-- this Rikku, that would cause him so much discomfort? For Yevon's sake, this was CAMEO, not...well, not a regular Joe.
"Rikku...Rikku is--"
Chapter Nineteen: Rikku is...
By: NurikoLuver (Trudy Haley)
Author's Notes: Mwhahaha! And so we almost find out something, but I stop. Sorry for the hasty ending, but I couldn't help it, folks. LARP was great! I got a lot of inspiration from there.
BTW, if anyone thinks they have an idea of what's coming next, post a comment. I really want to see if I gave away too much in this chapter (which I'm pretty sure I did. x_x)
Next chapter, I'll have a surprise. :-p
"So you say he's defective..." Seymour didn't sound pleased. Cameo didn't like that. Cameo paced, listening to his master's voice as it sounded in his ear.
"I have no fault. You know he has strong emotions for..." Cameo paused. Best not to say it.
"You have all fault."
"I will take any punishment. Just let me take Nyx away from all of this...if he- if he regains his memories..."
"Insanity, I suppose? He'd probably drown himself in his own self- accusation. Should prove interesting."
"Let me take him away!" Cameo protested.
"It is YOUR fault Nyx is defective. Perhaps watching your defective creature re-awaken is a much more suitable punishment than anything *I* could have given you. If you so much as pursue Nyx, I will make sure that the both of you are killed. That is all."
Before Cameo could get in a word edgewise, the connection was lost. He quickly tapped into Nyx's frequency.
"Nyx!"
"Yes, sir?"
"I have a new mission for you..."
"Are you sure?" Lulu paced around Auron's bed apprehensively.
"It was DEFINITELY Rikku's hair clip. It's unique- I've never seen one like it before," Auron confirmed.
"Should I tell Kimahri?"
"Go ahead. Just not now." Auron groaned.
"I guess Auron's not as strong as he looks."
"Shut...up..." Auron didn't mean it offensively, but Lulu's pointing out the obvious did annoy him...quite a bit.
"Don't worry. The rest of us can take of this guy." Lulu attempted to offer reassurance.
"No, it's not that. It's just...."
"Look, we'll capture him. That way we can find out what he knows about Rikku."
Auron said nothing.
"I'd better go. You're lucky. In Kilika there's a healer that will patch you up quickly," Lulu said as she made her exit.
Auron sighed. Was Rikku...already dead? He just wanted to know that. If Seymour had killed her- he would make sure that he had his revenge. It worried him. He didn't WANT her to die even if it meant her strong will would bind her unsent soul to Spira. It was simply that...well, he just couldn't imagine her dead. Even if she were still there...
Which brought him back to his thoughts about telling her...telling her HE was an unsent.
Yevon, he didn't want to think about that right now, but here he was, thinking about it anyways.
He tried to sit up, but instead, found himself in intense pain. No use trying. There were no healers. He'd be stuck here for awhile. Defenseless. Not that it mattered either way. Even if someone "killed" him, perse, he really wouldn't TRUELY die. After all, he was already dead.
But still. He didn't like being alone, although he frequently played the part. Even now, agitated at Lulu's blunt truthfulness, he wished she was here.
But most of all, he wished Rikku was there with him.
Strange headaches began to plague Nyx only a few minutes after Cameo informed him about the change of plan. It was unlike anything he had ever felt before. Intense. He frequently had migranes, particularly when Cameo and Seymour rescued him from the life he could not remember, but this...this was worse than anything. It felt almost as if he had repitiously stabbed himself in the head with his daggers. But it wouldn't fade, and even with sleep, he was certain he'd still feel it. So no use lying about- Nyx got to work.
The entire village would burn- he had only a few hours to plan everything. Only a few hours before all evidence that a Besaid Village ever existed.
Nyx forced a smug grin. Boy, would this be fun. Maybe it'd help him get his mind off of other things. He reached into his pocket and pulled out the hair clip he had dropped the day before. Where was this from? Why did it seem so familiar?
But the more he thought about it, the worse he felt. He gave up thinking about it. Nyx had a strong will, but his headaches were stronger.
But for now, he'd simply spy. See what the townspeople thought. They obviously had already been alerted that a Hypello had been hanging around the village. It'd probably be best for him to change into a ratree. For now, atleast.
He slipped out of his clothes, taking careful care to hide his clothing in the foilage. If it were found, well...Nyx shrugged at the thought. Ordinarily he wouldn't have cared, but...he wanted to make sure he still had that clip. He'd have to ask Cameo about it as soon as he got to Bevelle. Maybe- maybe that would stop the pain he felt.
After hiding his clothes, he changed into a Ratree. Those mouse-like creatures were so common nowadays there was nearly no chance of him being found out- unless someone noticed his earring. Soon afterwards, he scuttered the journey to the village which was so long for his short ratree legs.
Cameo lay on his bed, contemplating the last few words he told Nyx. Was that really the best for him? To burn the city immediately? He wanted the best for Nyx, but if he was recovering his memory, was this really the best for him?
Cameo shook his head reflexively. This was no time to be emersed in his own self-morality. He had to realize that Nyx's life was important. That all that was being done was being done for the sake of all humanity. Seymour would become Sin, and then save them all from the painful life they lived.
But wait. What was the point?
What exactly was the point? They were all going to die anyways! Why didn' t he just save Nyx? Either way, he'd die eventually...
But it was Seymour's promises that kept him bound to his master. It was the fact he had saved his life. It was so many other things that once seemed so important to him.
But now, Cameo was beginning to doubt everything he used to beleive in- including Seymour's aspirations. For a brief second, he considered mutiny, but in that brief second, the door crashed open and Kinoc marched in. Wow- did he look pissed. He must have found out.
"Why wasn't I informed?" Kinoc sounded just as displeased as Seymour was a few minutes ago. "I thought we had a compromise. I'm one to keep my word."
"A compromise? We kept her alive, didn't we?" Cameo had no idea why he was arguring with Kinoc. Until he barraged in he was beginning to agree with him.
"But you changed her!"
"Those changes were essential to keeping her alive. If she hadn't had the appropriate transfusions, she would have certainly died."
"There had to be another way."
"Well, there WAS another way. Maester Seymour just likes to play games, you know. Besides, there was nothing in the compromise that said what and what we couldn't do with her, was there? They simply wanted to make sure that she was kept alive. And that was the duty we fufilled."
"What are you going to do with her, then? After all of this?"
"I plan on keeping her...if Maestar Seymour allows it."
"You think he'll let her live?! Really Cameo, you are a fool to follow Seymour."
That was it. Cameo had to control himself, to stop himself from swinging his fist in rage against the old man. With the rest of his self control, he stomped outside of the quarters- his own PERSONAL PRIVATE quarters, and took a walk. That's what he needed. Just some time to think.
Nyx scurried along the floor of the Crusader's Lounge. This was where Auron had to be. He'd just have to wait- something he not only hated, but also wasn't good at. Hell, no telling how long he'd have to wait before someone came in and mentioned the clip. Heck, maybe it wasn't mentioned at all. But he'd try. He'd TRY and wait. If anything held a clue to his past, it was Auron. Auron had to know something. Something about that clip.
It was Nyx's lucky day. That hyper guardian, Tidus, came skipping in like a schoolgirl. Good. Nyx whisked his tail along the floor in anticipation.
"There's a rumor going around," Tidus announced, "...that this guy, this Hypello guy's got Rikku's hair clip."
Rikku? Who was...who was this Rikku? He had never been informed of a Rikku. He launched a message through his mind to Cameo's frequency.
"Yes?" Cameo sounded irritated.
"This is Nyx. Do you happen to know anything about a 'Rikku'?" The headaches seemed to burn in a wild fury, but he ignored them. To hell with them. To hell with everyone. Someone wasn't telling him everything.
"R...rikku?" Cameo suddenly coughed.
"Yes, RIKKU."
"Where did you hear that name?"
"Who CARES where I heard that name. Now tell me who she is, damnit!"
"Rikku...is another guardian."
"Now...why wasn't I sent to kill her?" Nyx was growing impatient.
"Because...uh..."
"Because what? Because, Cameo, personally," Nyx's voice filled with sarcasm. "...I'm just a little bit curious about how I managed to get a hold of Rikku's hair clip, when I can't even remember who she is."
"Wh...what?!"
"Tell me the truth. Now. Or else I'll mutiny. I'll get the hell out of here, and you'll never hear from me again. After all, that won't be too hard. After all, I *AM* a shape-shifter."
Cameo was silent.
"Seymour won't be pleased with you when he finds out that I leaked the little information I've been entrusted with to the guardians and suddenly disapear. Don't doubt me either. You know it's in my blood- I'm a natural- born killer." Nyx smiled. He had Cameo by the balls now.
"Okay...okay, okay, okay, okay." Nyx was surprised- Cameo saying words repitiously? Was this some form of comfort? What could he be telling him about this girl-- this Rikku, that would cause him so much discomfort? For Yevon's sake, this was CAMEO, not...well, not a regular Joe.
"Rikku...Rikku is--"